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January 4, 2026

dogmatic

/dɒɡˈmatɪk/adjective

Stating opinions in a forceful, superior way, as if they could never be wrong.

Example sentence

  • It's hard to debate with someone so dogmatic about politics.

Always disapproving in modern use. A person can hold firm views without being dogmatic; the word attacks the refusal to listen.

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